MGASA-2015-0345

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CVE-2015-3900
Published: 08 Sept 2015, 17:55
Last modified:16 Apr 2026, 06:24

Vulnerability Summary

Overall Risk (default)
minimal
0/100
CVSS Score
No data
EPSS Score
No data
KEV
Not listed
Ransomware
No reports
Public exploits
None found
Dark Web
Not detected

Timeline

08 Sept 2015, 17:55
Published
Vulnerability first disclosed
16 Apr 2026, 06:24
Last Modified
Vulnerability information updated

Description

Updated ruby-RubyGems packages fix security vulnerabilities Updated ruby-RubyGems package fixes security vulnerability: RubyGems does not validate the hostname when fetching gems or making API request, which allows remote attackers to redirect requests to arbitrary domains via a crafted DNS SRV record, aka a "DNS hijack attack" (CVE-2015-3900).

Affected Systems

  • mageia•ruby-RubyGems

    < 2.1.11-3.1.mga4

  • mageia•ruby-RubyGems

    < 2.1.11-5.1.mga5

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